In January 1917, President Woodrow Wilson, in a speech before Congress, suggested the creation of the League of Nations in the postwar period. insisted that the nation’s financial interests had to be protected from a German victory. asked for a declaration of war against Germany. said Britain and France could not win the war without the United States. argued that entering the war would be a tragic mistake under any circumstances.
In January 1917, President Woodrow Wilson, in a speech before Congress,
suggested the creation of the League of Nations in the postwar period.
insisted that the nation’s financial interests had to be protected from a German victory.
asked for a declaration of war against Germany.
said Britain and France could not win the war without the United States.
argued that entering the war would be a tragic mistake under any circumstances.